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Oakland's public safety issues are tied to ongoing budget crisis, report says
A new report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute points to a deeper problem: Oakland's public safety issues are ...
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‘Just Makes No Sense’: Protests Continue in Oakland Over Slashed Arts Position
“As simply as I can put it, the arts will not get by without this position,” said Cat Brooks, the Oakland artist, activist ...
Alameda County adopts budget and braces for federal cuts
OAKLAND — In a move countering the austerity measures of the state and federal government, the Alameda County Board of ...
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Oakland schools emerge from state oversight into $30M deficit and leadership transition
The Oakland Unified School District regained complete local control from the state of California on Tuesday, but the district still faces an estimated $30 ...
Oakland's lack of public safety is directly impacting the city's budget crisis, study says
Now, a new report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute points to a deeper problem: Oakland's public safety issues are ...
Oakland Unified School District exits state oversight after more than 20 years
When a school district runs out of money — like Oakland Unified did in 2003 — the state steps in and provides an emergency ...
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Oakland Unified’s fiscal future uncertain despite exiting state receivership
The Oakland Unified School District can now make financial decisions without oversight after making the last payment on a ...
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New OU budget approved with small housing and tuition increases
On Friday, the university trustees approved a budget for the 2025-26 school year that included a 9% increase in on-campus ...
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Pontiac schools approved balanced budget for next year
Pontiac schools will have a balanced budget heading into next year. The school board approved their 2025-26 budget on June 23 ...